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Eating
Sushi
Sushi
Magurobito (Area Map: R19)
TV viewers voted this the top kaiten-zushi shop in Japan.
Sushisen (Map: R27)
You can eat 'natural tuna' every day. 24 hours open.
Okonomiyaki, Monjayaki
Okonomiyaki and Monjayaki
Sometaro (Map: R11)
One of the typical Okonomiyaki restaurant in Tokyo. Homely and traditional style house. Only Okonomiyaki, but no Monjayaki.
Kappamatsuri (Map: R30)
Off the main road style restaurant, only local goes for both Monjayaki and Okonomiyaki.
Tempura, Tendon
Tempura
Daikokuya (Map: R8)
It is always a lunchtime queue at this Meiji-era tempura restaurant.
Aoimarushin (Map: R20)
Started in 1946, right after the world war 2.
Soba, Japanese Noodle
Soba
Namiki Yabusoba (Map: R35)
Started in 1913, one of the three greatest Yabu Noodle.
Owariya (Map: R17)
The huge over sized shrimp tempura makes this restaurant famous in Tokyo.
Udon
Udon
Tsuruya (Map: R12)
Local family restaurant which makes own noodle (not buys from factory). Everyday fresh noodle and fresh soup (soup also does not come from can). Their Katsu-don is so special and rich in taste.
Kanohya (Map: R9)
Home made Udon restraunt along Denbo-in street. Very Edo style.
Ramen
Ramen
Nishiki (Map: R28)
Gomoku Ramen (shown on left picture) is the highest recommended. Teishoku (set menu) has volume with good price as well.
Raishuken (Map: R4)
Touch to the local Ramen restaurant. You may encounter some famous comic rakugo storytellers (performers). Enjoy their talking (^.^) along with your noodle!
Sukiyaki
Sukiyaki
Imahan (Map: R3)
Most famous Sukiyaki restaurant in Tokyo. Beef from Japanese cow is rich in taste, melted on your tongue.
Yonekyu (Map: R1)
You'll be welcomed with the sound of Taiko (Drum). Very authentic style with beautiful Japanese garden nest to table.
Shabu shabu
Shabu-shabu
Chinya (Map: R22)
Top selected beef from contracted farmer only in Kyushu. Very rich in taste.
Moupara Nabezo (Map: R26)
Non expensive buffe style (as much as you can eat style) restaurant. Both Shabu-Shabu and Sukiyaki is available.
Tonkatsu, Katsudon
Tonkatsu
Yutaka (Map: R18)
Hidden restaurant in back street. Wooden house not in building makes you feel dining in a true Japanese restaurant.
Katsukichi (Map: R21)
Specialized in Miso taste Tonkatsu. You may enjoy their 50 variety styles of Cheese Tonkatsu, Gyouza Tonkatsu, Nattou Tonkatsu and you name it!
Unagi, Eel
Unagi
Irokawa (Map: R34)
This is the best Tokyo Eel restaurant. Get the counter seats and you'll be entertained by the Edo style owner. Long queque is always expected.
Yatsume Unagi (Map: F6)
Eight eyes eel (Yatsume unagi) can be BBQ-smelled from another side of the street. Only take out is available. Why not eat along the nearby river or in Sensouji temple park?
Dojo
Dojo
Iidaya (Map: R2)
Dojo. Looks like child of Unagi (eel). Truely Edo style eating, Sit on tatami floor and eat on long wooden table shared with others. Happienss truth if shared with good food!
Fugu
Fugu
Torafugutei (Map: R6)
Fugu's (blowfish) reputation derives from its poisonous nature rather than its bland, rubbery taste. The poison is concentrated in the liver and other innards which professional chefs are trained to remove, so the risk of dropping dead at the counter is virtually nil.
Curry Rice
Curry Rice
Coco Ichibanya (Map: R5)
Its definitely qualifies as a top Japanese comfort food and cheap snack. Various toppings like Tonkatsu, Cheese, Korokke, Chicken, Egg will make you mouth watering a lot.
Izakaya and Night Bar
Izakaya (Bar)
Kamiya Bar (Map: R25)
Japan's first bar born in Meiji era (1910). The atomosphere inside the restaurant makes your beer more tasteful.
Inkyotei (Map: R23)
Modern style of Izakaya with immpressive view of Sensouji Temple. Their own monthly invented menu is worth trying.
Yakitori
Yakitori 
Toriyoshi (Map: R16)
Only Chicken! Chicken hot pot, Chicken in raw, Chicken with stick and more! Their Chicken soup is so delicious.
Torikou (Map: R31)
In the late afternoon, the smell of BBQed Chicken can reach you anywhere in the block. Lunch special with miso soup cannot be avoided.
Western Cuisine
Western Cuisine
Yoshikami (Map: R7)
Asakusa actually is well-known for non-Japanese restaurant. In the era of Meiji, Taisho and early Showa, Asakusa was most sophisticated as recent Ginza and Roppongi. Hayashi-Rice is worth trying after long queue.
Giardino (Map: R10)
Italian Restaurant with cute Meditranian style, Famous for Japanese girls
Bistro Katori (Map: R13)
French Restaurant, the owner is #3 of 2002 Bocuse d'Or Contest, former Westin Hotel's top chef.
Japanese Sweets, Wagashi
Japanese Sweets
Funawa (Map: F3)
Sweet Potato Jelly is worth trying to see new taste of your sweet world.
Umezono (Map: F5)
Dorayaki which is the most favorite sweets of Doraemon is sold at this shop.
Yachiyodo (Map: F2)
Japan's four seasons can be tasted here.
Bread
Bread
Geeva (Map: F4)
Pan, the Japanese bread comes with curry, vegetable, natto, sweet bean, cheese, noodle, gyoza and more. Eat in with coffee and tea is available at the shop.
Perikan Pan (Map: F7)
Only local goes. Only a few kinds of bread is sold. Taste origin of Fields of Gold.
Cafe Shop
Cafe
Gallery ef (Map: C2)
Place for expressing inner child of world wide artists. Back side of their cafe/bar has Kura built in 1868, survived half well through bombing on WW2.
Kappabachi Coffe (Map: C1)
Architect Cafe along the kitchenware street, Kappabashi.
Asakusa Cheap Restaurants
Hanamaru Udon (Map: R24)
Believe it or not, JPY100 a bowl of noodle (udon)!
Sen-nen Soba (Map: R29)
24 hours open noodle shop. Buy ticket and place it to the counter, you'll be served in one minute!
Hanaya (Map: R32)
Not even come out from the exit number 3 of Tawaramachi metro station, you'll smell the scent of golden Yakisoba.
Saizeriya (Map: R33)
Cheap pizza, pasta, spaghetti from JPY300. Why not spend cheap for cheap?
Matsuhachi (Map: R14)
More than its price (JPY500), you'll be amazed by the taste of Tonkatsu.
Tenya (Map: R15)
Cook upon your order style Tempra. No one can beat this price (JPY500) for the taste.
Pakupaku Bento (Map: F1)
JPY250 lunch box? 24 hours open? How can they survive?


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